Diversity recruiting programs introduce students to investment banking, help them build professional networks, and identify candidates for future internships. Depending on the program, participants may attend educational sessions, receive mentorship, complete technical training, or interview for an internship.
Programs have traditionally focused on groups underrepresented in finance, including women, Black, Hispanic or Latino, Native or Indigenous, LGBTQ+ students, veterans, students with disabilities, and students from first-generation or lower-income backgrounds. Definitions and eligibility requirements vary substantially by employer and may change between recruiting cycles.